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Masala

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garam masalanounA mixture of spices used in Indian dishes, such as coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, and chillis.
mixed spicenounA British blend of sweet spices, primarily cinnamon with nutmeg and allspice, often used in baking and desserts.
masala chainounA South Asian beverage of black tea brewed in milk and water and then sweetened with sugar, with the addition of aromatic herbs and spices.
spicenoun(countable, uncountable) Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavor food.
misalnounAn Indian dish of vegetables in a spicy gravy.
harissanounA North African spice mix, containing chillis, garlic and salt, used as both a condiment and an ingredient.
massamannoun(attributive) A Thai curry of Muslim origin (or the paste used to make it), usually containing coconut milk, roasted peanuts, potatoes, bay leaves, cardamom pods, cinnamon, palm sugar, fish sauce, and tamarind sauce.
keemanoun(South Asia) Finely chopped mince as used in South Asia cookery, typically lamb with peas or potatoes and spices, sometimes used as a filling in samosas or naan.
tikka masalanounA dish prepared in this manner.
chai teanoun(sometimes proscribed) Synonym of masala chai.
masamannounAlternative form of massaman. [(attributive) A Thai curry of Muslim origin (or the paste used to make it), usually containing coconut milk, roasted peanuts, potatoes, bay leaves, cardamom pods, cinnamon, palm sugar, fish sauce, and tamarind sauce.]
masoor dalnounSplit red or orange lentils.
laal maasnounAn Indian mutton curry prepared in a sauce of curd and hot spices.
masiyalnounA type of Indian vegetable stew.
table spicenounAny spice used by diners to season their food, rather than during cooking.
kheemanounAlternative spelling of keema. [(South Asia) Finely chopped mince as used in South Asia cookery, typically lamb with peas or potatoes and spices, sometimes used as a filling in samosas or naan.]
mixturenounSomething produced by mixing.
spicerynounSpices, in general.
namkeennoun(India) Any savoury snack eaten between meals.
mussamunnounAlternative form of massaman. [(attributive) A Thai curry of Muslim origin (or the paste used to make it), usually containing coconut milk, roasted peanuts, potatoes, bay leaves, cardamom pods, cinnamon, palm sugar, fish sauce, and tamarind sauce.]

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